Sterling Conservation Commission approves stormwater permit for South Nelson Road project. Chair Matthew Marro oversaw unanimous approval of the permit for 64 South Nelson Road work by applicant Tyler Favreau, with conditions including 72-hour notice for trench inspection by commissioners and
The Open Space Implementation Committee unanimously approved its prior meeting minutes and advanced a $102,000 MassTrails grant proposal for a hedgerow project along the Pendleton property boundary, with the town contributing $17,000, raising Sterling's share to 40 percent. Chair Chuck Plaisted
DPW Facility Committee outlines March presentation to boards on building alternatives. Chair Jonathan Morini's panel will present cost estimates for renovating the current facility versus building anew, including schematic designs, deficiency analysis of the salt shed and fuel island, and pie-chart
Sterling Board of Health approves septic upgrades and one-year construction permit extension. Engineer Jack Maloney presented a local upgrade approval for 52 Maple Street allowing a three-foot groundwater separation and Sieve Analysis in lieu of percolation testing; the Board voted unanimously.
Select Board ratifies fire chief contract, makes four committee appointments and defers COLA. The board unanimously approved the Fire Chief contract ratified from executive session, while Administrator Bill Caldwell deferred his initial recommendation for a three percent cost-of-living increase for
Sterling Department of Public Works Board appoints chairman to MWRA Pilot Committee. Blaine Bershad was approved unanimously to represent the board on a regional water rates and infrastructure committee formed by the Select Board, which also seeks representatives from the Finance Board, Select
Library board approves corrected January minutes, discusses FY 2027 budget cuts. Director Alex Grebinar told the Trustees of the Conant Public Library that the town's FY 2027 budget may fall nearly $400,000 short, forcing difficult decisions on staffing, hours, and operating expenses. Lift repairs
Sterling Cultural Council approves new member and funds summer programming. The nine-member council voted unanimously to admit Carol Stewart-Grinkis and welcomed new member David Schneider, then approved funding for a June 20 felting workshop at three hundred fifty dollars for instruction, with
Sterling Board of Assessors approves prior minutes and statutory exemptions. Chairman Donlin Murray presided over the February 9 session, where Clerk Richard Sheppard and Member Hannah Miller voted unanimously to accept the January 12 minutes and the Statutory Exemption list. The board signed
Sterling Finance Committee hears FY2027 budget presentations from five departments totaling $8.7 million in operating funds. Town Administrator Bill Caldwell outlined a $4.4 million budget with insurance and benefits at $2.9 million, representing an 11 percent increase; Police Chief Sean Gaudette